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Lot 61

Brit Kehunat Olam - Part I - Lviv, 1796 - First Edition

Brit Kehunat Olam, Part I, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions pertaining to the Jewish holidays, by R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Lviv: Judith, wife of R. Tzvi Hirsh [Rosanes], [1796]. First edition.
R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz (b. ca. 1753-1758, d. 1793), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Prominent Chassidic leaders cite his teachings with veneration.
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Upper margins trimmed close to text, affecting headings, and affecting text on several leaves (including title page). Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 97.